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RT

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New clips for side trim
« on: May 06, 2018, 09:48:18 PM »
Has anyone had any luck finding new clips to attach the side trim to an Aero?
I will be looking for the side trim clips and the trim clips for under the windows.
I know the old clips I have on my '53 Eagle are rusty and probably can't be made to work again.
Thanks in advance.

RT
1953 Willys Aero Eagle
1963 Studebaker Avanti
1999 Replica Lamborghini  Diablo (Made it myself)
1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
2014 GMC Denali crew cab
2008 Kubota B7800 tractor
2001 Damon Daybreak Motorhome

MarkH

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Re: New clips for side trim
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2018, 06:57:50 AM »
Restoration Specialties 2016 catalog (still the current version)

Page 138  #2444 seems to be the original clip but I didn’t like how they fit so
I sent in a section of trim.
RS sent back samples, wire clip B1108 (pg 127) & moulding bolt 2789 (pg 133)

I opted for the 2789’s for all the ones I could reach from behind, & used the B1108’s for the few I couldn’t.
To replace the original bolts at the trim ends I used “trim to fit” moulding bolt 2356 (pg 134).

Never searched for the window trim clips, my Lark doesn't have that.
Fully restored '54 Aero Lark
Rusty '58 Austin Healey 100-Six
Barely running'74 Chevelle Malibu

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Re: New clips for side trim
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2018, 07:37:33 PM »
MarkH...
I could not have asked for a better answer.
It will be a while before I get to that stage of restoration but I am anxious and will search them for the other clips I need.
If I have to send them a sample trim, I will and post the results here.
This is a great site!
Thanks again for the lead.

RT
1953 Willys Aero Eagle
1963 Studebaker Avanti
1999 Replica Lamborghini  Diablo (Made it myself)
1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
2014 GMC Denali crew cab
2008 Kubota B7800 tractor
2001 Damon Daybreak Motorhome